My Plans & Goals for 2024 (Business & Life)
When a new year rolls around, I get so excited to set my plans & goals for the year—and 2024 is no exception!
In fact, I’d even say I’m the most excited I’ve been in a long time to set personal, financial, business, & life goals. Here’s a quick, high-level recap of how the last several years went for me…
2020 started off amazing with a brand new office, sold out workshops—and then it got rough. It gifted me the break I needed, but refused to give myself.
2021 was again rough—including the worst AirBnB stay & a cancer diagnosis in the family—but was also the year I launched my copywriting business!
2022 was looking better—with a podcast launch & increased visibility online—but the year ended with a very intense personal rollercoaster ride.
2023 was the toughest year—no one warns you that healing isn’t all rainbows & sunshine—but! it included the happiest move (to the best little CT town), increased revenue, and the momentum my business (and soul) desperately needed!
2024: is looking SO good already! (for real this time)
I want to take you BTS so you can see:
the tools that helped me plan my year & goals
the specific personal & business goals I’ve created for 2024
how I structured my 2024 goal categories
who I’m working with to bring my 2024 goals to life
how I’ll be helping service providers (you!) in 2024
What I’m manifesting in 2024
Before you roll your eyes & click away—hear me out. (Because I used to make fun of people who dared to utter that phrase. And then… I gave it a chance & was shocked by the results.)
If you’re not rolling your eyes at me—thank you! And you might like these resources I’m about to share.
Tools that I’ve used to manifest my best year yet & hit all my 2024 goals
The bundle includes desktop and mobile Canva templates. They’re super easy to use & for the low low price of $0, even you eye rollers have nothing to lose 😂
These templates are basically digital versions of Yearly Vision Boards. And they’re flipping incredible! (Pro tip: I make sure the last thing I do before I close my laptop each night is to pull up the desktop manifestation template so I see it first thing the next morning.)
Listen… on days where I have no semblance of a morning practice, my day quickly heads into a tailspin. We’re done with those days. Now, if you’re popping in my house before 9am, you’ll either find a pen or 10lb weight in my hand or headphones & bolsters strewn about.
These are 2 of the 3 memberships I’m in for 2024 (I’ve got zero plans to join anything else this year, but more on that in a sec). GAB CEO & MWMM are new for me, but they’ve already been game changers for me. (They’re both worth the price of entry simply for these morning routines.)
As for the actual things I’m manifesting…
In no particular order these are the business & personal manifestations that are on their way to me as we speak:
The first home that D & I will own
More hiking adventures with D & Jac 🐾
A top 5% solo podcast
A new car (preferably an SUV!)
Having a beautiful garden
Becoming a competent & confident chef
…and more!
Resources I used to map out my 2024 plans & goals
In addition to the tools I shared with you above, there are a few other resources that helped me bring these goals (and this blog) to life.
Leah is one of my best friends—one I still have yet to hug IRL. She’s not only a founding member of my support squad, she’s also tha best podcast producer! (Leah produced the private podcast companion inside The Case Study Training Program and the short-lived SEO Shorts segment.)
And only a few months ago, I discovered (or re-remembered) she has this Podcast Roadmap. Friend—I hope you see this message in time! If you’re revamping your podcast, considering launching one, or you find yourself in the beginning phases of creating a podcast GO GET THIS roadmap! It’s free & a breeze to use.
(I’m actually having Leah come on The Basic B Podcast so we can talk ALL about it!)
The roadmap really helped me clarify what topics I want to talk about & when. Which helped me map out my marketing—specifically my content marketing efforts—for 2024.
Understanding my Human Design with help from Rachael Weaver
Rachael is a chock full of knowledge! I got to collaborate with her late in 2023. She graciously agreed to create a presentation for my case study peeps all about how we can lean into our unique Human Design as we write & market our case studies. (It was fascinating!)
I loved it so much I decided to get her Authentic Messaging Unfiltered (just $37) to help me get even more clear on how I can make my messaging… MINE! (Highly recommend this lil beauty if you’re feeling “stuck” in your messaging.)
I’ve found the tips & guidance to be SO helpful with my emails, captions, podcast show notes, & so much more!
Babs & I were born just 1 day apart, so if you kinda sorta like me—you’ll love Babs! She’s been helping me understand the different transits that are happening in my natal astrology chart & how those might actually impact my personal & professional life.
With her Sneak Preview Forecast, you get 3 months of calls, personalized guides, & tips to help you navigate the astrological schtuff that’s coming your way.
I love me some journaling & there have been so many good journal prompts Babs has shared with me. As well as some “hey, notice what happens around [date]” heads up type of things. It’s been so interesting to experience! 10/10 recommend
Magic of I Digital 2024 Astrological Calendar
Yes. I do believe I’ve made it abundantly clear that I’m into astrology 😂 and using it as a tool to plan my year (both personally & professionally).
Last year I had a different digital calendar, which I liked but I’ve heard incredible things about Magic of I, so… I decided to get their calendar. And OMG—do I love it! So much so that I also asked for the 2024 planner for Christmas. (eee!)
One way I’m using the calendar / planner combo is to note my energy each day. How am I feeling? What themes am I noticing? And already I’ve had such great insights!
Now… for those 2024 plans & goals
Again, in no specific order my 2024 goals are:
A happy, healthy relationship w/ money
A resilient nervous system
Really stepping into my power
Easy & consistent $10k+ months
5 paid speaking gigs
Consistency & discipline in my marketing
…also in my physical & mental health
People I’m working with to bring my 2024 goals, visions, & plans to life!
I cannot do this alone. (I’ve tried—it didn’t work out for me 😂) So… I’ve got a stellar team in place (whether they knew it before this blog or not)! Not only that, I’ve also got this split into 4 categories: Mind, Body, & Soul plus Business.
The first 3 are for me—the business owner—so I can get myself in a good spot to best serve you! It was a little challenging to separate these out into the categories because there’s some overlap for sure, but I’ll share some explanations with ya!
Let’s get into it ↓↓↓
…for my Mind
Having a solid mindset & taking care of my mental health is a BIG goal I’m bringing into 2024.
➡️ Celi Arias is not only my business coach, she’s my mindset coach too! (I know, I know—it really is so incredible to have this 2-in-1 bundle.) I’ve heard her say she provides “nervous system regulation for your business” & nothing could sum up this work better!
I’m a part of GAB CEO, which you can join once you complete her GAB Accelerator program (an incredible 3-day intensive to address the gaps in your business foundations & help you create a solid plan to grow your business).
The main way Celi & GAB CEO support my mind is with the Mindset Magic calls every Tuesday. (This call is one I’ve got blocked off for ALL of 2024. If you need me on a Tuesday at 10am ET—don’t. Loveyameanit)
In addition to the calls, Celi shares her Morning & Evening Practices inside GAB CEO. I’m incorporating more of what she shares this year!
➡️ Natalia Benson is the beauty whose Morning Practice I’ve been practicing for most of 2023. Natalia is a money mentor & intuitive astrologer. (She also happens to be the host of one of my favorite podcasts!)
After diving into lots of the free help Natalia provides throughout my 2023 healing journey, I decided to join her MWMM program! (more on that below)
One of the most helpful resources she provides is her Morning Practice. In short, I have a list I work from & I choose 1 activity for each of the 3 specific categories (Mind, Body, Soul).
So I do 1 thing for my Mind, 1 for my Body, & 1 for my Soul. The entire practice can take as long as I want it to (I usually aim for a minimum of 15 min, maximum of 1 hour) & sets me up for an incredible day! (Ask me how I know 😂)
…for my Body
I used to love working out. And then I “had to do workouts at home.” My job used to be intensely physical. And then… I became glued to a desk chair for my work. 2024 is the year I’m getting real disciplined with taking care of the only home I really need—my body.
➡️ Dr. Scherina and I met on Instagram a few years ago! And in January 2023 I got to hug her IRL for the first time! But it won’t be the last. Dr. Scherina is a Network Spinal Chiropractor located in Orlando, FL.
And yes, I drove to Orlando for the full Network Spinal experience. Jac (my pup 🐾) & I packed up for a 2-day drive, 3-day stay in Florida. (For an 80 degree stay… in January!) We need to write up my healing from that first experience—Dr. Scherina & the entire team were shocked with what happened to my body in just 3 days! I want to get back to Orlando at least once in 2024!
Fun fact: I helped Dr. Scherina with the SEO strategy & copy for her website. We worked on that before I became a patient, but once I experienced her work—I was SO proud of the work we did on her site because we totally nailed it!
➡️ Dr. Janelle and I also met on Instagram. (Sometimes I just really love that place!) In case you haven’t seen my stories or don’t know what The Vagina Rehab Doc is all about, I’ve got a bit of a pelvic floor health situation & Dr. Janelle is helping remedy that—virtually!
It’s the coolest, most empowering thing I’ve ever been a part of! She meets with you 1:1 (or in a group coaching setting) to discuss what’s going on & ways you can work through the healing process on your own.
Note: I started working with Dr. Janelle last year, but I let a couple things become obstacles in my healing. I’m calling myself out publicly for the sake of accountability! I cannot wait to come back & share a positive progress update with you! Oh, and another fun fact: Dr. Janelle is an SEO client of mine AND she’s a client of my friend & PT-turned-online-coach, TaVona Denise 👀 (It is such a small world!)
➡️ Missy Bunch is another Instagram friend! She’s a Movement & Rehab Specialist for Health Professionals. (So as a massage-therapist-turned-marketer, you KNOW I liked her from the get go!)
Late in 2023 I sprained/strained my left ankle for the second time in less than a month! (Usually my right one messes me up but, lefty was feeling left out obvs.) I reached out to Missy because I needed help STAT! While our schedules didn’t quite work out for us to connect that time, she still sent me one incredibly helpful resource that corrected the pain & weakness after just ONE session! (Yes, she IS a miracle worker.)
I plan to connect with Missy in 2024 to up my neurology & movement game. Missy’s story is a fascinating one—you’ve got to check it out!
➡️ Dr. Shannon & I met back in Cary, NC in early 2020. I got to have her as my yoga instructor & physical therapist for a whopping 3 months before the world shut down & fitness & PT went virtual. She’s a gifted PT & just the kindest most knowledgeable soul.
Remember I said I’ve struggled to consistently get my movement on? Well, the only—ONLY—workout I continue to come back to has been the one she created: Evlo Fitness. (Which got the MOST amazing makeover in December 2023!)
The entire framework is about Gentle Consistency ™ & moving your body in a way that is beneficial for YOU. (Shocker, right?) It doesn’t require a ton of equipment, every move can be modified, it’s safe during pregnancy, & they’ve even built in nervous system regulation. 🙌
Don’t miss this game-changing, empowering workout—get 2 weeks free! (Not an affiliate link. I literally just love Shannon & the entire Evlo team!) And definitely check out Dr. Shannon’s Fit Body, Happy Joints podcast.
➡️ Dr. Jasmine is one of my best friends IRL! We go way back to… I don’t know if either of us remember! I do recall permanently etching her email address in my nonexistent list of “Favorite Email Addresses Ever.”
She’s not only a friend, she’s a d*mn good provider. She started off as a pediatric dentist & moved into myofunctional therapy (by way of a personal aha moment—you can hear Dr. Jasmine share about that journey on this podcast interview).
Now Dr. Jasmine finds herself as the (at the time of this blog being typed) only SOMA provider in the United States. (Yeah. She’s that good.) The SOMA is an oral device that’s basically the more gentle version of a palate expander that was discussed in the book Breath (‘member that?!).
Anywho, it moves at the pace of your body (vs the forceful palate expander), has been shown to decrease pain, improve cognitive function, & so so so much more! I’ll be traveling down to NC later this year to get my very own SOMA device & yes—you best believe I’ll be writing a case study about it!
Fun fact: Dr. Jasmine was my first EVER copywriting client! She believed in me & I’ll never be able to thank her enough for that. ❤️
…for my Soul
When I get to the soul or spirit section of my goals and plan for 2024, I get one of 2 responses: people are really into it & want to know more—or they’re stumped & don’t know what to say. No matter what your reaction, I want to share this info with you in case you find it helpful now, in the future, or… never.
➡️ Donna Piper is my Akashic records reader & dear friend. We did a really fun case study interview & shared it on YouTube where we discussed… EVERYTHING! We talked about my experience with working with Donna & the Akashic records as well as Donna’s experience working with me to up her SEO game! (It’s a really fun listen, but do note that there’s brief talk of a sensitive subject—you’ll see the trigger warning on the YouTube video.)
Donna is a therapist-turned-Akashic-records-reader. And if you click over to Donna’s website, you’ll see my testimonial up front & center. I have a lot of dark things in my past & the instant I met Donna, I knew she was the person I needed to help me navigate those traumas & wounds. The fact that Donna was a trained therapist made me feel all that much more comfortable with her.
I cannot wait to see where my journey continues to lead as we connect monthly throughout 2024! (If you ever have any questions about working with Donna or what my experience has been like, feel free to reach out!)
➡️ Vika Bradford I connected with this gem of a human in the middle of 2023. I remember vividly the first time I listened to her podcast—and practically spent the day with her because I kept playing the next episode and the next one.
She has one of the most unique takes on astrology I’ve ever seen. Vika primarily focuses on the lens of karmic astrology. Meaning she looks at your natal chart with an eye on what past life traumas & wounds you’re bringing into this life to work through.
I had a reading with her in October 2023 & it was nothing short of magical. The timing felt divine, the messages that she delivered were divine—it honestly brings tears to my eyes. (You know how you just meet people and bam! they have this really intense impact on your life? Yeah. That’s been Vika.)
I’m also in her Dark Moon Collective membership. I’ve devoured the trainings that are available inside the portal & what I’ve really gotten from it is a much deeper & empowering understanding of astrology. She’s gone over each house & what we can learn from that, plus she has monthly calls around each New Moon so we can really make the most of that time & those lessons.
I just can’t say enough amazing things about her. Oh, but I do have a special surprise—Vika agreed to join me for a 2024 episode of The Basic B podcast 🎉
➡️ Babs Cheung is an astrology translator. She’s my near-miss birthday twin having been born exactly 1 day before me.
With her Sneak Preview Forecast Babs has been helping me understand the different transits that are happening in my astrology chart & how those might impact my personal & professional life.
In early 2024 we’ll wrap up my 3 months of calls, personalized guides, & tips to help me navigate the astrological schtuff that’s coming my way. There have been so many good journal prompts Babs has shared with me. As well as some “hey, notice what happens around [date]” heads up type of things. It’s been nothing short of fascinating to experience.
…for my Business
I’m a recovering perfectionist & reformed course junkie. There, I said it! I spent so long looking outside of me—trying to find that perfect thing or program that would be the key to unlocking my dreamiest business. Turns out… that all lies inside me.
So now, I focus on doing the real work, the deep work, the not easy or sexy work. I’ve created an incredible support system & yes—I do have memberships & programs I’m a part of but I’m extremely choosey about what I’ve joined.
Which is why I want to share these people, products, & programs with you
LinkedIn: Salina Yeung
Salina & I met on Instagram funny enough! But as soon as I entered her world, used her free resource, & implemented what she suggested—I started to love LinkedIn.
Here’s what I do:
I post to LinkedIn at least twice each week
I engage with others (comment, DM, etc.)
I respond to collaborative articles
It’s so much easier than I was making it! And with LI having the most educated & wealthiest users of all social platforms… might be time for you to make an effort there too. 😉
Stay tuned for the interview Salina & I recorded for The Basic B podcast! And keep your eyes on Salina’s LI profile & her free Skool group, The [in] Academy, for upcoming trainings with her.
Money: Natalia Benson
I’ve mentioned it—but I’m going to keep talking about this! Because healing my relationship with money has been one of the MOST difficult yet rewarding journeys of my life.
One of my most favorite takeaways from Natalia is planning my week with astrology. Literally changed my life! It’s more nuanced than this, but…
Here’s what I do:
Monday: plan
Tuesday: focus
Wednesday: communicate
Thursday: dream
Friday: create
Saturday: rest
Sunday: play
If you’re looking for free/low cost options, you can:
→ Follow her on Instagram
If you’re interested in a deeper transformation:
**not an affiliate link—I just love it in here!
Business & Mindset Coaching: Celi Arias
You’ve surely heard me talk about her or even talk with Celi. She’s the most incredible business coach I’ve ever interacted with—and I’ve interacted with lots!
She has an incredibly unique understanding of business foundations—of you as a person—and framework to help you create the business of your dreams. (Not some copy+paste, cookie cutter business “just like what she has.”)
My work with Celi has included:
→ G.A.B. Accelerator (it’s the entry point to working with her)
The Accelerator is where things started to shift. I stopped avoiding looking at my numbers, got serious about working from quarterly goals & plans, & found a community like no other. There were business owners from SO many different industries with such incredibly different backgrounds. And yet—we were a tight-knit bunch through this growth!
→ Now I’m in G.A.B. CEO (which is where the real mindset magic ✨ happens)
Each week we meet for CEO time & Mindset calls. There’s accountability to stick to the plan (and create one in the first place…)
In case you’re wondering what “G.A.B.” stands for, it’s: Grown Ass Business. Because it’s about time you get serious about the life you want to live & the business you want to build to support it.
Bookkeeping: TerraCare Financial
Kelly is THE BEST bookkeeper ever! She does even more than that if you’re looking for it. I didn’t know this when Molly Cahill recommended her, but Kelly has a background in the healing arts (Reiki, etc.). Our philosophies are so incredibly aligned! It’s perfect. All the woo & woo-adjacent stuff I’m into—Kelly digs it!
Keep your eyes open, she’ll be joining me this year for a podcast episode about Money Archetypes. It’s a GOOD one! And if you wanna talk with her before the podcast gets released—click her name above & say hi on Instagram! She’s incredibly kind & patient. I literally cannot say enough good things about her!
Updated Contracts: Coaches & Co.
Ok, I gotta be honest… I used the same contracts from 2020 until 2023. 👀 I know! But finally at the end of 2023, I ended up in the DMs with Yasmine. (You should totally follow her on Threads!)
Now, she’s been on my podcast & I’ve purchased the most incredible Lawyer-Approved Copywriter Contracts! I feel so professional & so confident sending out contracts now—it’s unreal.
But they don’t just have contracts for copywriters… Oh no! They’ve got ALL kinds of contracts that help all kinds of online business owners.
If you’d like to save a little 💰, use code BASICB for $50 off your next purchase!
Podcast: Leah Bryant Co.
The Basic B is bringing me SO much joy! And Leah is out here making me sound so good!
I love doing most tasks involved in creating & sharing a podcast, but audio editing is just… it’s not something I want to learn. 😂 But thankfully I have a Leah!
She’s helped me with:
Private podcast editing & launch
Podcast strategy & yearly planning
Podcast editing (The Basic B)
(I also have a Mickey who helped me launch this incredible podcast and create a Notion board from scratch—just for me!)
After months of working inside Leah Bryant Co. as an SEO show notes writer, I was so so thrilled to be able to launch my podcast & have Leah’s support as my editor. Seriously… go get you a Leah.
Improved Focus: Brain.Fm (try free for 30 days)
Time management—shockingly—isn’t the best for this massage-therapist-turned-copywriter. (I know…) I’ve noticed (thanks to my work with Celi) that resistance has shown up for me in the form of: Distraction.
But I didn’t want to stay stuck there, click-clacking all around the internet or booking networking calls instead of actually doing work that I love.
So… when Celi told me about Brain.fm, I jumped on it! I’ve been a loyal listener for the last 9 weeks!
I use it to:
monitor how much time it takes me to complete tasks (like keyword research or writing a case study)
focus my energy & effort into whatever task I need to finish
relax after a particularly stressful call or long day
Ways you can work with me in 2024:
➡️ January 24th: launch The Basic B podcast & YouTube channel
➡️ February 19th: How to Blog w/ SEO begins
➡️ March: Who & How to Interview (email course) begins
➡️ April 29th: Case Study Training Program begins
➡️ June: How to Blog w/ SEO begins
➡️ August: SEO Sprint (**link coming soon!)
➡️ August: Who & How to Interview (email course) begins
➡️ September: Case Study Training Program begins
The best place to stay updated about these offers: the podcast or my email list.
What do you have planned in 2024, friend?
Tell me in the comments or email me!